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OpenAI launches shopping research feature to power product discovery

OpenAI has rolled out a shopping research feature in ChatGPT, aimed at helping users describe what they want, receive tailored product suggestions and build personalised guides

Khan Market 24th most expensive high-street retail location globally

India's high-street retail markets recorded steady rent growth in 2025, driven by premiumisation, limited supply and strong demand in major cities, Cushman & Wakefield said

Why Chinese shoppers are choosing local luxury over premium foreign brands?

As the economy cools, spending on foreign premium brands has stalled. Instead, when Chinese consumers do splash out, they're turning to homegrown labels

YouTube India aims to unlock more growth via shopping, brand tie-ups

Platform sees surge in shopping-related watch time, adds new partners to its affiliate program and expands tools for creator-brand collaborations

Bollywood glamour drives surge in beauty sales this Karwa Chauth

Beauty brands like Sugar, Renee, and Shoppers Stop see festive spikes as Bollywood's portrayal of Karwa Chauth inspires demand for red lipsticks and makeup

Flipkart appoints ex-Google executive Balaji Thiagarajan as CTPO

Flipkart has named Balaji Thiagarajan, an industry veteran with 25 years' experience at Google, Microsoft, Uber and Yahoo, as its new chief technology and product officer

How Sweden's 'secondhand only' shopping mall is changing retail trends

ReTuna was established in 2015 as part of Eskilstuna's climate and waste reduction strategy

With the festival season near, essential tips for navigating online sales

To avoid fake discounts, no-cost EMIs, and buy now-pay later offers, go for pre-planned purchases only, and stick to the budget decided upon beforehand

Myntra bets on video content to tap into India's $300 bn influencer economy

Walmart-owned Myntra launches Glamstream, a video-led platform featuring 100+ celebrities, aiming to double creator-led revenue within two years and tap into India's $300bn influencer-driven economy

Indians take to private labelling as value reigns supreme: Survey

Indian shoppers are prioritising value and price over brand loyalty as retailers expand private labels and enhance shelf visibility, says EY Future Consumer Index

We are building an internet supermarket chain: Zepto's Aadit Palicha

Zepto is currently present in 50 cities in the country and delivers an average of 1.5 million orders a day

Cold drinks to ACs: Early onset turns summer products into hot picks

This year, companies have strengthened their supply chains as well to meet soaring demand

Only 4% rely on online platforms for clothes: How Indians shop apparel

Discounts and ease of return are key drivers for online purchases.

Qcom to lead gig workforce hiring in 2025 amid expansion, rising demand

While qcom has emerged as a viable alternative, the overall investments and count of players in the segment will go up

Retail's balancing act: Customer's fickle loyalty in the phygital age

In the last quarter of the calendar year 2024, women's sentiment on the economy dropped by 8 per cent, while that of men increased by 6 per cent, a trend observed across all income levels

Latest iPhones get the gift of more AI as holiday shopping season heats up

Apple is pumping more artificial intelligence into the latest iPhones during the holiday shopping season with a free software update that includes a feature that enables users to create customised emojis within a matter of seconds. The Wednesday release of the iPhone's upgraded operating system, iOS 18.2, extends Apple's expansion into AI months after rivals such as Samsung and Google began implanting the revolutionary technology on their devices. The update builds upon another one that came out in late October to usher in the AI era for Apple and the iPhone, as well as for the iPad and Mac. The latest round of AI tricks includes Genmojis, Apple's description for emojis that iPhone users will be able to ask the technology to create and then share. Apple says it is placing some limits its AI's emoji artistry to prevent the distribution of violent or hateful imagery. Other features include an Image Playground for a variety of AI-styled illustrations, writing tools and options for ...

Sarojini Nagar among Delhi's 3 shopping spots to undergo major revamp: NDMC

Delhi's iconic Sarojini Nagar Market along with Malcha Market and Aliganj Market are set for a major transformation as New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) unveiled a major revamp plan. The NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Tuesday unveiled plans to redevelop three major markets, including the renowned Sarojini Nagar Market, as part of Phase-I of its urban renewal initiative. The announcement was made during a press briefing where Chahal outlined the council's vision to modernise and improve urban spaces in alignment with the Delhi Master Plan 2021. Sarojini Nagar, famous for its budget-friendly fashion finds, will undergo a complete makeover, with plans to convert the currently mixed-use building into a fully commercial hub. The redevelopment will see the ground floor, first floor, second floor, and part of the third floor dedicated to retail and commercial spaces, offering more room for shoppers and boosting the market's revenue potential, Chahal said. "This revamp aims t

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Rural India's appetite for FMCG grows by 60%; what's behind the surge?

The Kantar and GroupM study highlights a nearly 60 per cent growth in the average FMCG basket size for rural consumers, increasing from 5.8 in 2022 to 9.3 in 2024

Uttar Pradesh estimates festival shopping to top Rs 1 trillion this year

Lighting solutions major Philips is also bullish on the potential of the UP market owing to the large consumer base, rising economy landscape and expanding real estate